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Schools-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity

Development density - project building density

The LEED Reference Guide, in the example calculation for development density, indicates the project building and site must have a 60k sq ft density per acre or more. However, the LEED online form awards points even if the project density on its own is less than 60k. Also, on the first page of the credit in the Reference Guide, under the Requirements section (Option 1) there is no mention that the project in isolation must achieve the 60k density. We are not clear on this point. Is the project building and site, in isolation, required to meet the minimum density requirement?

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Mon, 02/07/2011 - 19:57

Yes both. 60,000 s.f. per acre. Which version of LEED are you using? If the form is indeed incorrect, and that is entirely possible, Use the LOL Feedback button.

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